December weather forecast
Royal City, VA

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Royal City, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in November to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In Royal City, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout December, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In December, in Royal City, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout December, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated. In Royal City, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.4 days and aggregates up to 22.36" (568mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 36min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

Sunshine

In Royal City, the average sunshine in December is 4.6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Royal City in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Royal City are 45°F (7.2°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Royal City, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Royal City, in December, during 6.7 snowfall days, 4.61" (117mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Royal City?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Royal City have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 5:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Royal City, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Royal City have in December?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December?

In Royal City, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in December
Royal City, VA

Average temperature in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Royal City, VA

Average pressure in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Royal City, VA

Average wind speed in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Royal City, VA

Average humidity in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Royal City, VA

Average rainfall in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in December
Royal City, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Royal City, VA

Average snowfall in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 4.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Royal City, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Royal City, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Royal City, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Royal City, VA

Average UV index in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Royal City, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in December
Royal City, VA

Average visibility in December - Royal City, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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